Everson Museum of Art to go Orange in support of Syracuse University in NCAAs

Lauren Long/The Post-StandardPicture this I.M. Pei-designed museum bathed in Orange to support the home team during March madness.

When dark falls this evening, the Everson Museum of Art is going Orange.

The lights illuminating the I.M. Pei-designed building on Harrison Street in Syracuse will be shaded the color -- and name -- of Syracuse University's sports teams.

"We are excited to be able to use our building as public display of support for Syracuse University and the Orange, thanks to the County of Onondaga's lighting plan," Steven Kern, Everson's executive director, says in a news release. "Basketball is on most people's minds this time of year, and the Everson is proud to cheer on the home team in this special way."

The Orange men's basketball team begins play in the NCAA's men's basketball tournament at 10 p.m. Friday night, vs. Indiana State in Cleveland.